We offer adults 55+ the opportunity to learn about and experience different aspects of live theatre including Acting, Directing, and Technical Theatre. We also help you discover your inner creativity through classes in Improvisation, Stand-Up Comedy and Playwrighting. After getting some training and experience, you may also wish to take part in one of our productions. Classes are typically two hours long for six weeks and will take place in the Senior's Lounge at the Trico Centre, 11150 Bonaventure Drive SE and/or online, if required.
Congrats are in order for FLC members, Trish Clark, Terry Brown, Tom Carver and Rose Bene who all participated in the Calgary Regional One-Act Festival recently. Trish won outstanding performance for her role in her play Falling Down. Kudos also go out to Tom and Rose for their work in Sundog Storytellers' Down the Rabbit Hole and Workshop Theatre's Background, respectively.
Falling Down by Trish Clark Down the Rabbit Hole by Sya Sen
Background by A.J. Pearce
FLC Acting Club Standup comedians slayed the Millennials, GenXers and GenZers in the intergenerational comedy competition on Feb 26th at Yuk Yuk's. Sponsored by THIRD ACTion Film Festival (https://www.thirdactionfilmfest.ca), this first ever competition was a success and highlighted the talents of the 55+ team who wrote and performed their own standup material.
Tom Carver holding the winning trophy Winning team & instructor (l to r): J. Haycock, J. Gottfredsen, T. Carver & T. Buchanan
Classes being considered for fall 2025 include: Introduction to Acting, Auditioning and Producing a Play. Stay tuned for more information.
The courses are 5 to 6 weeks long and the fee is $60 for each course. A minimum of 7 registrants is required to hold the course.
☐ Cheque ☐ E-Transfer ☐ Receipt Required (will be emailed)
Once you have registered, you will be given instructions on how to submit your payment.
Please indicate which classes you are taking on your cheque or your E-Transfer.
Lost and Found: Beth's Discovery by Rose Bene
Several Acting Club members were given the opportunity to show off their funny bones at the Kingshead Pub Comedy Night Extravaganza organized by instructor Tarah Buchanan on Oct 20. Everyone had a blast, especially these spooky looking people.
Contacts:
Contact the following people at [email protected]
Coordinator: Rose Bene Assistant Coordinator: Carolyn Wright
Membership and Registration: Carolyn Wright